1991-1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT recall: transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Mitsubishi America reported this safety recall on May 14, 2002. It covers about 15,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 15,000
- reported
- May 14, 2002
- owners notified
- Dec 9, 2002
- related complaints
- 222
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, a condition exists that allows oil to leak from the all-wheel drive transfer case.
- Risk
- Low oil levels in the transfer case could cause bearing damage and result in drive train lockup, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the transfer case for indications of oil leakage or damage. Vehicles that have oil leakage will have the transfer case resealed and re-fill the transfer case to the proper level, or replaced the transfer case if there is evidence of damage. Owner notification is expected to begin december 9, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mitsubishi america at 1‑888‑648‑7820 or mitsubmishi caribbean at 1‑787‑251‑8715.
Recall number 02V143001
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 222 complaints about transmission problems.
Questions about recall 02V143001
Is there a recall on the 1991-1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT transfer case (4-wheel drive)?
Yes. Recall 02V143001, reported on May 14, 2002, covers about 15,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 02V143001?
Dealers will inspect the transfer case for indications of oil leakage or damage. Vehicles that have oil leakage will have the transfer case resealed and re-fill the transfer case to the proper level, or replaced the transfer case if there is evidence of damage. Owner notification is expected to begin december 9, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mitsubishi america at 1‑888‑648‑7820 or mitsubmishi caribbean at 1‑787‑251‑8715.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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